Ernst And Young Insight Day Review

by EY

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • We were set challenging tasks throughout the day and kept busy.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All members of staff respected us as members of their own business even though we were only on a one day placement.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • We were given valuable guidance by the group facilitator to develop our presentation and presentating skills.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • We were made to deal with a client brief and hold meetings with various members of their organisation to find ways that Ernst and Young could help their business.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • We were left to our own devices to work and flourish whilst being challenged to complete the task to the best of our ability.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • We were given vital interview skills which could benefit us in later life and also offered a 'fast track' to an assessment centre for the various graduate schemes EY offer

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • It was an enjoyable day in which professional friendships were formed.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The day functioned fully and properly without any mishaps.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • They treated us as if they wanted us to be the future of their company.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We were fast tracked to various future opportunities

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Only a one day placement so unaware

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London, so fairly expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London, so very good.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Only a one day placement.

    3/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Accounting

London

December 2012

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